More money, less awareness: how fame is making celebrities tone deaf

As influencers grow in wealth and fame, their increasing distance from the realities of their followers leads to a shift in how they perceive the world around them. So much so that two 30 year old’s get rich off of laughing at fart jokes and claiming Greate Thunbergs’ legacy to be “lisbon, lesbian ‘I shouldn’t be up here.'”

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Hard Rocker Turned Surgeon?

Dan Jones, a former guitarist for the band Chelsea Grin, was recently accepted into a residency program at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City to practice as an overall specialist. Jones revealed in 2015 that he will not fulfill his visiting responsibilities with Chelsea Grin, instead; focusing on microbial mercury methylation at an inherited qualities lab during the middle of the year. In 2017, he left the gathering for good and went on a hunt for these various desires. All of the hard work and assurance has paid off, and Jones announced on Twitter on March 15 that he

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Gorillaz’s Self-titled Debut Album Turns 20

Gorillaz’s self-titled debut album turns 20 today, March 26, and the band has teased several upcoming releases to commemorate the occasion. The Gorillaz were one of the first bands who truly inspired my dive into music. On March 26, 2001, the energized band, led by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, released their debut album. The album introduced the group to the world and featured some of their most well-known songs, including ‘Clint Eastwood’ and ’19-2000.’ The collection debuted at No. 3 in the UK charts and is now certified platinum, with 974,311 copies sold in the previous twenty years. To

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Single Review: Bad Decisions

“Daddy” was a find I couldn’t resist, in all honesty. When The Shedonist recently reached out with a brand new single, I couldn’t be happier. The dominant rock group from Los Angeles, CA, released their single “Bad Decisions” (“a song about free will and how to use it”) earlier today.

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Five of My Favorite Blues Albums

Let’s begin with the obvious. It’s challenging to narrow my favorite blues collections because I’m adding a new song to my playlist nearly every couple of hours. Regardless, every set on this list has withstood the test of time. They’re powerful melodic proclamations honoring some of history’s most illustrious artists. These albums have affected the lives of millions of people all over the world. They were captured on tape many years prior. However, they are as yet important today. Without further due, here are A FEW of my favorite blues albums.

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Royal Blood Is Going Virtual

Similar to the Gorillaz (an all virtual band created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett), Royal blood plan to perform a virtual concert as avatars during the 2021 Bloxy Awards. Roblox (an online platform for multiplayer experiences) organized the ceremony, having Royal Blood perform three songs for the viewing audience and during the forthcoming Bloxy Awards. The Bloxy Awards is a celebration for the Roblox community, which takes place this Saturday (March 27). Each event will highlight various category winners, and members will observe an exclusive virtual performance from Royal Blood. Their image reminds me of Gorillaz’s earlier phases (as

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LP REVIEW – Elyzium

With alternative and classic rock roots, Broke In China brings us their new epic and explosive anthem, “Elyzium.” Due to their powerful synths, strong drums, and big vocals, each track drags you in and holds on tight.

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Behind the Song: I Am the Walrus

The song ‘I Am the Walrus’ is packed with insane strangeness. Ian McDonald described the piece as “an obsessive musical structure built around a perpetually ascending/descending MC Escher staircase of all-natural major chords.” Though the lyrics are quite odd, the formation and sound is genius. 

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SINGLE REVIEW: Man As God

“Man As God” is the latest release by solo project Aiwass. Put out earlier this month, the single is by far one of his most substantial pieces. Along with themes of mythology, philosophy, and “the balance between good and evil,” Aiwass’ also touches on things like mental illness and addiction.

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